24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.7 Replacing Fryer Components
1.7.1 Remove/Replace Temperature Probe or High-Limit Thermostat
1. Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply.
2. Allow the frypot to cool for 10 minutes before draining. Drain cooking oil/shortening from the
frypot. Allow the frypot to cool completely before proceeding.
3. Remove the fryer door(s) for access to control panel screws. Lift door up, disengage rod from
lower door bracket, and then remove door. (Current production models have spring-loaded door
pins. Disengage bottom pin from the hinge, and then remove door.)
4. Remove the marine edge (where applicable) from the topcap.
5. Support the control panel and remove
screws securing the panel to the wireway
box. Remove the control panel.
6. On units with switches/indicator lights on
the control panel, mark and unplug the
wiring, and then remove the control panel.
7. Remove screw securing probe/high-limit
access cover to wireway box. Remove
access cover and set aside.
Note: Some systems have a wiring terminal
block mounted on the access cover. Mark
and disconnect the wiring to the terminal
block before removing access cover.